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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 offers a high-performance AMD Ryzen 9 processor with an Nvidia RTX 3060 graphics card, making it suitable for intensive gaming, 3D rendering, and machine learning applications. It has a higher-resolution touchscreen with a better contrast ratio and color space coverage, which is great for creativity tasks, visual work, or enjoying multimedia content. However, it's heavier and has a shorter battery life than the Lenovo LOQ 15. On the other hand, the Lenovo LOQ 15 is slightly lighter and boasts a longer battery life, which makes it more portable, but it comes with a less powerful AMD Ryzen 7 processor and an Nvidia RTX 4050 graphics card, which may not perform as well in heavy lifting tasks like gaming or 3D application but should handle general use and engineering software adequately. Both laptops have 16GB of RAM and are similarly priced but note that the ASUS has twice the storage capacity. Choose the ASUS if performance and screen quality are your priorities, or opt for the Lenovo for better portability and battery life. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Flow X16
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Good portability
- Best in class speakers
Advantages of the Lenovo LOQ 15
- Good battery life
Key differences
Screen Quality
8.5
7.1
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
502.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
329.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has a better screen than the Lenovo LOQ 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general use, the ASUS ROG Flow X16's high resolution and brightness, along with a high-quality panel type, provide clear and vivid visuals, making it very suitable for browsing, document editing, and media consumption. The laptop's wide color gamuts ensure accurate color representation for engineering and design tasks, which is vital for professionals in graphics, photography, or CAD work. However, the lower refresh rate affects the gaming and 3D experience, as smoother motion and quicker screen updates are essential in those areas, strengths that might be found in other models with higher refresh rates.
Portability
Good
Fair
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has good portability, while the Lenovo LOQ 15 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5
7.4
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has very good build quality, while the Lenovo LOQ 15 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,300
$1,179
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
$2,000
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has a price of $1,300 and the Lenovo LOQ 15 costs $1,179.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.0
7.6
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
502.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
329.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.6/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Flow X16 to be very good for general use, while the Lenovo LOQ 15 is good.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 offers a versatile 2-in-1 convertible design, superior screen quality with higher resolution and brightness, and solid battery life, making it a good choice for general use; though it's less portable due to weight. Meanwhile, the Lenovo LOQ 15, while more portable and with a longer battery life, has a lower screen resolution and brightness but includes a number pad on the keyboard, also suiting it for general use.
Gaming and AI
7.6
7.5
7.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.0/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 and Lenovo LOQ 15 are both good for gaming and AI.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 stands out for gaming and 3D tasks with its higher refresh rate screen and a powerful Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU, offering smooth visuals with quick refresh times which is very important for fast-paced gaming. The Lenovo LOQ 15, while also suitable for gaming and 3D owing to its capable Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU, provides a slightly lower screen refresh rate, which may result in less fluid motion compared to the ASUS, making it somewhat less optimal for ultra-competitive gaming environments.
Engineering and Design
8.3
7.9
8.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
7.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Flow X16 to be very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo LOQ 15 is good.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 stands out for engineering and design due to its powerful AMD Ryzen 9 processor, superior RTX 3060 GPU, and a high-resolution touch-enabled display, making it ideal for tasks that demand graphical power and precision. In contrast, the Lenovo LOQ 15, while offering a robust Ryzen 7 processor and an RTX 4050 GPU suited for engineering software, sacrifices some screen quality with a lower resolution and lacks a touch screen, potentially impacting detail-oriented design work.
Content Creation
8.0
7.6
8.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Flow X16 to be very good for content creation, while the Lenovo LOQ 15 is good.
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, video editing and other content creation tasks.
Software Development
7.7
7.5
8.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 and Lenovo LOQ 15 are both good for software development.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
Battery
5.5 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo LOQ 15 has 6 hours of battery life.
Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.
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How the ASUS ROG Flow X16 and the Lenovo LOQ 15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS ROG Flow X16 | Lenovo LOQ 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,300 | $1,179 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2022 | April 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.6'' x 0.76'' | 14.2'' x 10.4'' x 0.99'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.63 lbs | 5.28 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.98" | 14.16" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.57" | 10.42" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS | AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5.5 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | 60 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 502 nits | 329 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.4/10 | 6.7/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.5/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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ASUS ROG Flow X16
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Christian Hintze | June 2023
"Above all else, the Asus ROG Flow X16 is one thing - versatile! It is a thin, mobile work device, it's a 2-in-1, tablet, a powerful workstation and even a gaming PC. But something even more surprising: It does all of these things really well without making any big blunders. It's anything but a lazy compromise. Because, despite its compact dimensions and 2-in-1 functionality, the hardware isn't throttled and boasts, at least in turbo mode, above-average performance."
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Mark Knapp | August 2023
"Even after a short time with the LOQ 15, you'll find it has a lot going for it, but ultimately it's just "good"—not quite a star. The performance is respectable for the hardware it’s running, but Lenovo had to make some design sacrifices to trim the price. One of the better aspects is the keyboard, making it one of the better low-cost gaming laptops to actually put your hands on."
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About ASUS
ASUS, a Taiwanese electronics brand, is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. The majority of their laptops are targeted towards personal use or gaming. Their most popular product lines include the budget-friendly VivoBook, more premium ZenBook, and their TUF and ROG gaming laptops, the latter of which has a reputation for excellent gaming performance.
About Lenovo
Lenovo is a Chinese technology company, and one of the largest personal computer vendor. They are well known for a variety of technology products, including laptops. Their consumer series include their entry level IdeaPad and LOQ series and mid-to-high-end Yoga and Legion series. On the business-oriented side, their series include their entry-level ThinkBook series and mid-to-high-end ThinkPad series. Lenovo laptops offer strong performance for reasonable prices, and are often on sale.
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